The Expanding Universe: How Is It Changing Over Time?

Discover how the universe is changing over time as it expands, driven by dark energy and the Big Bang.

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The universe is expanding over time due to the Big Bang. Galaxies are moving away from each other at accelerating rates driven by dark energy. This results in increased spaces and cooler temperatures over billions of years. The observable changes help scientists understand cosmic evolution.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What evidence supports the expansion of the universe? Evidence includes the redshift of galaxies, cosmic microwave background radiation, and measurements of distant supernovae.
  2. What is dark energy? Dark energy is a mysterious force that is causing the accelerated expansion of the universe, making it an essential factor in cosmic evolution.
  3. How does the Big Bang theory explain the universe's expansion? The Big Bang theory posits that the universe began from an extremely hot and dense state, rapidly expanding and cooling to form stars and galaxies.
  4. What will happen to the universe in the distant future? The universe may continue expanding indefinitely, leading to a cooler and emptier cosmos, or possibly undergo phases of contraction and rebirth in a cyclic model.

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